A spicy, flavorful, 30-minute chicken tortilla soup made with fire roasted tomatoes, shredded chicken breast, black beans, corn, avocado and spices! Chicken tortilla soup is one of those soups that you can enjoy at any time of year. It can literally be 90 degrees outside but a spicy chicken tortilla soup with LOTS of lime…
Guava Basil Moscow Mule
Guava Basil Moscow Mule. A twist to the traditional refreshing Vodka cocktail made with spicy ginger beer, guava nectar, fresh lime and sweet basil. Delicious drink for any time of year! Moscow mules have been one of my favorite drink for years! The spicy ginger beer, all that fresh lime juice, and smooth vodka. When…
Food Blog Income Report: Second Quarter 2019
Welcome to my food blog income report for Q2 of 2019! In case you missed it, I posted my first income report for 2018 in January and my Q1 income report in April. I promised to do quarterly income reports this year so here we are. Starting next month, I’ll be doing these monthly so…
Vegan Black Bean Croquettes
Vegan Black Bean Croquettes. Crispy, bite-size logs filled with black beans, onions, and spices then coated in breadcrumbs. Delicious snacks for any day of the week! This post is sponsored by Califia Farms. All opinions are my own. Croquettes are a staple from my childhood. Growing up, my mom would visit our neighborhood bakery every…
Basil Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
Flavorful, easy-to-make shrimp skewers made with a fresh, homemade basil chimichurri. A great appetizer or main dish ready in less than 15 minutes! If you’re a big fresh basil lover, like I am, you’re in for a treat. I’m the type of person that adds fresh basil on pizza. Seriously, we order pizza and I’ll…
How To Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, I wear many hats in my business. Owner, creative director, operations, saleswoman, strategist, mentor. As a food blogger, I wear even MORE hats — recipe developer, food photographer, writer. It’s all too easy for me, a workaholic by nature, to become consumed with my business. When you’re passionate about what you do,…
Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa
Easy-to-make black bean burger recipe made with organic quinoa, smoky spices, and a fun and fresh mango salsa. Ready in just 20 minutes! This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions are my own. My niece asked me if I had a good black bean burger recipe and I told her, “not yet”….
Garlic Butter Blackened Scallops
Pan seared scallops with blackened seasoning, fresh garlic and butter served over rice. A flavorful meal for any day of the week! I ADORE SCALLOPS. Well, I actually love all types of seafood. When I polled my Instagram audience a few weeks ago, I was happy to see requests for more seafood recipes. You guys…